Israel Police

Police ask public for help finding missing Ramla man in Japan

Israel Police seek the public's help locating 23-year-old Amir Amberber of Ramla, who has been missing since arriving in Japan on August 2.

Double murder case that shocked the north solved

Three suspects face indictment for the double murder in Buq'ata after police uncovered an alleged hit squad targeting a man over protection money.

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125 mph in the dark: Police chase ends at spike strip

A 19-year-old new driver was arrested after allegedly reaching 201 km/h on Route 60, shutting off his lights and trying to flee police.

Missing Beit Shemesh man sparks fears of kidnapping

Extensive searches are underway by police and rescue forces for Kasriel Nachman Keinan, a 24-year-old from Beit Shemesh, as fears grow among family members that he may have been targeted in a criminal incident or kidnapping.

Glock, M16, and explosives seized in wave of raids

Israeli security forces uncovered firearms, ammunition, pipe bombs, and a hand grenade in a series of raids across Judea and Samaria, arresting a Palestinian man in his 50s.

Planned attack at Forum Club:

'I wanted to blow up the people dancing there'

Abdullah Gargawi, with ties to ISIS, planned an attack at Beersheba’s Forum Club, 'I wanted to blow up the people dancing there - Jews or Arabs.'

Suspect detained for praising the October 7th massacre

Security forces raided a Hebron home after midnight and arrested a 37-year-old woman accused of severe incitement, supporting terrorism and glorifying terrorists in social media posts.

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Masked teens caught with Molotov cocktails

Police arrested two masked teens from Pisgat Ze'ev after finding two suspected Molotov cocktails in a bag they allegedly discarded in Arnona.

ISIS attack plot targeting Be’er Sheva nightclub foiled

A 20-year-old Negev resident is indicted for allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack on a Be’er Sheva nightclub and seeking to join the terror group in Syria.

Six Thai workers injured by unexploded ordnance near Metula

A long-forgotten danger erupted in orchards near Metula when unexploded ordnance detonated, seriously injuring two Thai workers and sending six people to the hospital.

'Place Judea and Samaria Border Police under district authority'

Judea and Samaria police chief Moshe Pinchi says plan to transfer civilian law enforcement powers from IDF to police requires resources, deploying forces, and placing Judea and Samaria Border Police under the district's authority.

Officer describes finding missing mother and daughter

Israel Police representative Walter Alejandro Kogan recounts the operation that led him to missing Israelis Mali and Liel Yahalomi in Argentina, a week after they were last seen in Vienna.

Behind the scenes:

Police reveal details from the search for Mali and Liel Yahalomi

The head of an Interpol unit in the Israel Police describes the search for Mali and Liel Yahalomi: “Initially, we suspected a kidnapping, but it later emerged that it was a planned disappearance."

Police scratching their heads

Why did Mali and Liel disappear?

Police say they still do not know why Mali and Liel Yahalomi disappeared, despite a complex international investigation that found no unusual event.

Ben-Gvir:

8 top Likud figures asked to join Otzma Yehudit

Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says four Likud ministers and four MKs approached him about joining Otzma Yehudit in light of its rising poll numbers.

Chairs fly as massive brawl erupts at Israeli water park

A dispute over loud music spiraled into a violent brawl at Holon’s Yamit 2000, leaving two security guards injured and 12 suspects under arrest.

On South American bus

Watch: Missing Israeli mother and daughter located alive

Israel Police announce that missing mother and daughter Mali and Liel Yahalomi were located alive on a bus in Buenos Aires. Police official: They accumulated financial debts.

Moments before his phone died, a tourist was rescued

The 20-year-old left a festival near Tekoa, lost his way toward the Judean Desert, and reported to police that he had no water. Volunteers from the Etzion-Yehuda rescue unit rescued him from the Tekoa riverbed.

Not a toy

Police find M-16 hiding in preschool sandbox

After receiving a report of gunfire on a vehicle, police raid complex and find M-16 assault rifle hiding in Beouin town preschool sandbox.

Katz orders major change in Judea and Samaria

Defense Minister Israel Katz orders a plan to shift civilian enforcement in Judea and Samaria from the IDF to police as the military focuses on security.

Rescued in Hebron

Young woman abducted from central Israel group home

Woman in her 20s forcibly taken in a vehicle by her family members from the Dan region. A joint operation by police and IDF forces leads to her rescue in Hebron.

Police chase footage:

Suspects flee officer, slip, and attempt to run away

Motor scooter driver and rider attempt to flee inspection in Beit Hanina, but slip. Police arrest driver following chase.

Bank of Jerusalem TASE shares drop - due to Mali's disappearance?

Bank of Jerusalem shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange plunge, with the steepest decline reaching 12.39%. Bank of Jerusalem CEO, where Mali worked, says no connection between their missing and the bank.

Police ask IDF to let arrested soldier continue training

Police reportedly asked the IDF to allow a soldier arrested over a shooting incident in Binyamin to continue his training while investigators await forensic evidence linking his weapon to the wounded child.

Gush Etzion:

Dozens of Palestinian Arabs riot, nine arrested

Judea and Samaria District Police arrest nine Palestinian Arabs after dozens attack Jews at Mikneh Avraham Farm.

Near Cave of Patriarchs

Muslim cleric arrested for incitement, encouraging terror attacks

Police arrest 70-year-old cleric from Hebron who allegedly encouraged riots and violence.

Ben Gvir speaks with family of missing Israelis

Police held a special situation assessment amid grave concern for the safety of Liel and Mali Yahalomi, with whom contact was lost in Vienna. Minister Ben Gvir spoke with their family.

Missing mother and daughter:

Police traced phones to train on Shabbat

Israel Police representative arrives in Vienna to assist in the search for Mali and Liel Yahalomi. Phones belonging to the traced on Saturday near a train station.

Four Palestinians face charges over attack on IDF soldier

Prosecutors move toward indictments after four suspects allegedly attacked a soldier near Susya, stole his weapon, and fled the scene.

Dozens arrested

Police launch major counter-racketeering operation

Lachish Central Unit detectives, Border Police National Guardsmen, and police officers raid dozens of homes in Ashdod, Kiryat Gat, and other locations in fight against protection rackets.

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Son of former MK arrested with loaded pistol near Ramla

Police arrested the son of a former MK after finding a loaded FN pistol in his vehicle during a traffic stop on Route 44 near Ramla.

The new police desk leading charge against anti-Israel activists

A Judea and Samaria-based special police desk has helped deport 47 foreign activists and block 130 others from entering Israel amid a crackdown on BDS activity.

Footage from Hizma

Vehicle breaks through checkpoint, runs over spikes, & crashes

Border Police officers at the Hizma Crossing signaled a suspicious vehicle to stop for inspection, but the driver attempted to flee.

Ben-Gvir accuses enforcement chief of blocking Negev crackdown

The minister claims Avi Cohen is undermining illegal construction enforcement, while the authority says ministry records contradict him.

Taxi driver caught driving for 20 years without a license

A taxi driver from Ma'ale Adumim was arrested after authorities discovered he had been driving without a valid license for the past 20 years.

Police arrest suspect over threat to murder MK Tzvi Sukkot

Police arrested an eastern Jerusalem man accused of threatening to murder MK Tzvi Sukkot, prompting authorities to raise his security threat level.

Rabbis call for Temple Mount police recruits

Prominent Religious Zionist rabbis issue rare joint call encouraging young men to enlist in the Temple Mount Police unit, describing the role as both a national mission and a great privilege.

Moments from disaster

Police rescue toddler from locked car

Police officers broke into a locked car to rescue a distressed toddler on a hot day, with the child taken for medical evaluation in good condition.

Footage from Jericho:

Hamas supporter found in the bushes

Israeli forces arrested a Jericho resident accused of online incitement and Hamas support after intelligence officers tracked his social media activity.

Hours of worry:

Mother and 8 children lost during hike found safe near Nokdim

Rescue volunteers searched for a Beitar Illit mother and her eight children after contact was lost during a hike near Tekoa; all were found safe.

Lawyer shot dead in Rishon Lezion

A lawyer in his 50s was murdered at his office in Rishon LeZion. Police investigating the incident and conducting extensive searches to locate the suspect.

Police recover stolen vehicles in overnight Hebron operation

Four suspected stolen vehicles, including BMW, Skoda, and BYD models, were recovered during a police raid in Hebron.

Found safe

Missing teenager Efrat Menachem located after 11 Days

Police have announced that 16-year-old Efrat Menachem from Kokhav Ya'akov, who had been missing for 11 days, has been found safe and sound.

Ten days without a lead:

Police appeal for help finding missing teen Efrat Menachem

Ten days after the disappearance of 16-year-old Efrat Menachem from Kokhav Ya'akov, Israel Police are continuing their search efforts and urging the public to report any leads.

After months-long delay:

Israel Prepares to Evacuate UNRWA Compound in Jerusalem

Police and IDF confirm preparations to evacuate the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab after months of delays and security concerns.

Disturbing findings:

Powerful pipe bombs uncovered near train station

Detectives from the Ramla Police Station locate three pipe bombs and dozens of rounds of stolen IDF ammunition near the city's railway station.

Police arrest suspect who targeted Channel 12 headquarters

Police arrest a Ramat Gan resident suspected of hurling rocks at the main entrance of the Channel 12 News building, causing property damage, and leaving a threatening note at the scene.

Injured IDF soldier questioned after testifying on terror attack

An IDF soldier wounded in a terrorist attack near Susya says he became the subject of a criminal investigation after arriving to give testimony. His attorney accuses police of targeting a terror victim instead of his attackers.

Former classified unit reservist accused of spying for Iran

A former IDF soldier who served in a classified unit during both his mandatory and reserve service has been accused of spying for Iran.

Suspect arrested over assault in Huwara while wearing IDF uniform

Police announced Wednesday that they have arrested the suspect seen in widely circulated footage allegedly assaulting a Palestinian in Huwara.

Police seize alleged stolen IDF missile in central Israel

Israel Police and Border Police forces uncovered multiple weapons caches during operations in Kafr Qassem and Kafr Qara this week, seizing a large cache of weapons and ammunition while arresting five suspects.

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Final hostage's brother completes police commander's course

The Israel Police commissioned 185 new officers at a ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where Commissioner Daniel Levi paid special tribute to Omri Gvili, whose brother Ran was the final hostage recovered from Gaza.

Police hunt for mother accused of kidnapping her two children

Jerusalem Police are searching for a 20-year-old mother accused of kidnapping her two young children and are urging the public to provide any information.

Suspicious object neutralized outside MK Avi Maoz’s home

Israel Police sappers neutralize a suspicious bag found in the yard of the Noam party leader’s residence. Object taken to a laboratory for further examination.

Jerusalem man indicted for firework attack on police

The Jerusalem District Attorney's Office filed a complainant's statement on Sunday with the Jerusalem Magistrates' Court against a 20-year-old Arab resident of the Silwan neighborhood for hitting a police officer with fireworks.

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Emotional reunion between rescuers and missing 4-year-old

A moving meeting took place between 4-year-old Yuval Kogen and the search teams that found him at Nitzanim Beach, safe and sound after 27 hours of searches.

'So no Jews remain there'

Incitement suspect arrested; M16 magazines and cash found in home

Northern District police arrested a 39-year-old Maghar resident suspected of incitement after allegedly posting an inflammatory comment on social media following the Havat Gilad attack.

ISA joins search for 4-year-old missing in Ashkelon

The ISA, a police helicopter and boats, divers, and hundreds of volunteers and officers continue searching for Yuval Kogan, last seen this morning in the Hofit Beach area.

Havat Gilad fire suspects released

Two PA policemen arrested over the Havat Gilad fire were released as investigators continued searching for the person who discarded the cigarette that is thought to have started the blaze.

Loaded gun and knives seized

Police foil assassination attempt, arrest armed suspects in Lod

Police arrested several suspects, seized a loaded Glock and ammunition, and say the operation prevented a planned criminal assassination.